How far is Fort Worth, TX from Bolivar Peninsula, TX?

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Bolivar Peninsula, TX is about 332.4 miles (534.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 276.8 miles (445.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
332.4 mi
06h 23m
Flight
276.79 mi
445.45 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
276.79 mi
Kilometers
445.45 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
332.4 mi
Kilometers
534.94 km
Drive Time
06h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bolivar Peninsula
Thu, Apr 23, 9:35 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-04-23T03:12
Arrive Bolivar Peninsula
Thu, Apr 23, 9:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:24 PM to 1:54 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Worth
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Madisonville
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Fort Worth
166.4 mi
03h 11m
To Bolivar Peninsula
166 mi
03h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Bolivar Peninsula.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Bolivar Peninsula.

  1. 1

    Start on South Freeway

    53 m · 4 sec · South Freeway

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W South

    1365 ft · 33 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas

    573 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie

    50.7 mi · 57 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Corsicana

    3065 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    198.8 mi · 3 hr 28 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Gulf Freeway

    48.8 mi · 58 min · Gulf Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Broadway - Avenue J

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Broadway - Avenue J

  12. 12

    Continue on Seawall Boulevard

    1853 ft · 36 sec · Seawall Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ferry Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ferry Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    866 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    112 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Galveston-Bolivar Ferry

    2.9 mi · 18 min · Galveston-Bolivar Ferry

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 19 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Dunes

    92 m · 17 sec · Dunes

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Beach Comber

    63 m · 9 sec · Beach Comber

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Beach Comber

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Bolivar Peninsula.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 South
199 mi · 60%
US 287 South
50.7 mi · 15%
Gulf Freeway
48.8 mi · 15%
Galveston-Bolivar Ferry
17.7 mi · 5%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.69 mi · 2%
Broadway - Avenue J
3.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 45 South

Merge slight left

199 mi · 03h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 23m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.6 mi
276.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madisonville
03h 11m from Fort Worth
Leave By
11:12 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Worth and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bolivar Peninsula.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Bolivar Peninsula?

The road trip is about 332.4 miles (534.9 km) and usually takes 06h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Madisonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.4 miles from Fort Worth and 166 miles from Bolivar Peninsula.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 276.8 miles (445.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.33 one way or $88.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Worth and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bolivar Peninsula.

Stop Ideas Near Madisonville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Madisonville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Madisonville.

BUS

Bryan, TX

54 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

98 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Bolivar Peninsula. Straight-line distance: 276.79 mi (445.45 km).

Fort Worth

#1 Fort Worth

The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population927,720
Coordinates32.7254100, -97.3208500
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Bolivar Peninsula

#2 Bolivar Peninsula

Census-designated place in Galveston County, Texas

Population2,417
Coordinates29.4782900, -94.5799100
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Bolivar Peninsula (-94.57991, 29.47829)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 535 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.73 gal
44.4 L · about $44.33
Round trip
$88.66
23.46 gal · 88.8 L
Estimated CO2
104.2 kg one way
Round trip: 208.5 kg / 460 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $44.33 $88.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.88 $99.75
Premium $4.59 $53.85 $107.70
Diesel $3.99 $46.84 $93.68

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Worth and Bolivar Peninsula. The current time is 03:12:12.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.